<p>With former US President Donald Trump facing huge legal expenses in his ongoing trials, including $454 million&nbsp;civil fraud judgment in New York,&nbsp;a piece of good news has trickled down for the&nbsp;Truth Social owner as investors have approved a merger valued at nearly $6 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is also a bit of a relief for Trump as he gears up for campaigning and seeks to manage the cost of it ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp approved the merger with Trump Media &amp; Technology Group.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The deal valued Trump's majority stake in Truth Social at around $3.6 billion. Now, the deal is expected to be completed next week, reports said.&nbsp;However, the merger faces challenges. Former Digital World CEO Patrick Orlando, along with Trump's associates Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss, have filed lawsuits seeking additional shares. This has&nbsp;complicated the deal's future.</p>

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<p>Trump's ability to capitalise on the windfall is restricted, with a six-month lockup period preventing him from selling shares or leveraging them for loans.</p>

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<p>Trump's return to social media through Truth Social follows his ban from mainstream platforms, including X, which later reinstated the former US president. The ban was in connection to Trump's comments after the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's initial efforts, as he now looks to return at the stock market, proved unsuccessful. Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts made its public debut in 1995 however, by 2004, Trump's casino enterprise had declared bankruptcy and was removed from the New York Stock Exchange.</p>

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With former US President Donald Trump facing huge legal expenses in his ongoing trials, including $454 million civil fraud judgment in New York, a piece of good news has trickled down for the Truth Social owner as investors have approved a merger valued at nearly $6 billion.

With former US President Donald Trump facing huge legal expenses in his ongoing trials, including $454 million civil fraud judgment in New York, a piece of good news has trickled down for the Truth Social owner as investors have approved a merger valued at nearly $6 billion. This is also a bit of a relief for Trump as he gears up for campaigning and seeks to manage the cost of it ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp approved the merger with Trump Media & Technology Group. Also Read | Who are WWII 'Ghost Army' troops honoured with congressional gold medal? The deal valued Trump's majority stake in Truth Social at around $3.6 billion. Now, the deal is expected to be completed next week, reports said. However, the merger faces challenges. Former Digital World CEO Patrick Orlando, along with Trump's associates Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss, have filed lawsuits seeking additional shares. This has complicated the deal's future. Also Read | Dozens killed, wounded in 'terrorist attack' at concert hall near Moscow Trump's ability to capitalise on the windfall is restricted, with a six-month lockup period preventing him from selling shares or leveraging them for loans. Watch | UNDP's future weather forecast hopes to drive climate action × Trump's return to social media through Truth Social follows his ban from mainstream platforms, including X, which later reinstated the former US president. The ban was in connection to Trump's comments after the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Trump's initial efforts, as he now looks to return at the stock market, proved unsuccessful. Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts made its public debut in 1995 however, by 2004, Trump's casino enterprise had declared bankruptcy and was removed from the New York Stock Exchange. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a court filing on Monday, his lawyers urged a mid-level state appeals court to delay enforcement of the judgment, arguing the amount was excessive. They said the defendants had so far approached 30 surety companies through four separate brokers to obtain a bond.

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<p>In the trial concerning former US President Donald Trump's alleged election interference, Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ought not to be disqualified from prosecuting the case.&nbsp;However, Judge McAfee stated that either she or special prosecutor Nathan Wade, should step down from the case.</p>

<p>Accusations of meddling in the electoral process, particularly during the 2020 presidential race had sparked intense debate and legal scrutiny with defence attorneys contending that Willis should be disqualified from the case due to her relationship with Nathan Wade. Notably, Wade was appointed as a special prosecutor for the proceedings.</p>

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<p>Following the ruling, the main attorney representing Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case, Steve Sadow, criticised Judge Scott McAfee's ruling.&nbsp;Sadow expressed his disagreement with the court's decision, saying he sees "prosecutorial misconduct" by Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade.</p>

<p>He highlighted issues such as financial benefits, alleged dishonesty about their personal relationship, and what he described as Willis's inappropriate use of race-related rhetoric in a speech.</p>

<p>"We will use all legal options available as we continue to fight to end this case, which should never have been brought in the first place,” Sadow added after the ruling.</p>

<h2><strong>Wade and Willis' relationship&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During recent testimony, Fani Willis discussed the conclusion of her relationship with Nathan Wade. She said&nbsp;that the physical aspect of the relationship ceased in the summer 2023, but they officially ended things after a challenging conversation.</p>

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<p>Willis indicated that her relationship with Wade had soured, revealing instances where Wade made sexist comments. She recounted disagreements about gender equality and recalled Wade's remark about women's roles, which she interpreted as derogatory.</p>

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<p>“It’s interesting that we’re here about this money. Mr. Wade is used to women that, as he told me one time: ‘The only thing a woman can do for him is make him a sandwich,’” Willis said in her testimony earlier.</p>

<p>The accusations surfaced after a January filing by Ashleigh Merchant, an attorney representing a Trump co-defendant in Georgia,&nbsp;Michael Roman. Merchant asserted that Willis and Wade had been benefiting from the legal proceedings at the taxpayers' cost. She also contended that Wade lacked the necessary qualifications and advocated for the dismissal of the complete indictment.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the trial concerning former US President Donald Trump's alleged election interference, Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ought not to be disqualified from prosecuting the case.

In the trial concerning former US President Donald Trump's alleged election interference, Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ought not to be disqualified from prosecuting the case. However, Judge McAfee stated that either she or special prosecutor Nathan Wade, should step down from the case. Accusations of meddling in the electoral process, particularly during the 2020 presidential race had sparked intense debate and legal scrutiny with defence attorneys contending that Willis should be disqualified from the case due to her relationship with Nathan Wade. Notably, Wade was appointed as a special prosecutor for the proceedings. Also Read | 14 killed in Russian missile strike on Odesha, 1 dead in Ukraine shelling in Belgorod as Russian polls start Following the ruling, the main attorney representing Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case, Steve Sadow, criticised Judge Scott McAfee's ruling. Sadow expressed his disagreement with the court's decision, saying he sees "prosecutorial misconduct" by Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. He highlighted issues such as financial benefits, alleged dishonesty about their personal relationship, and what he described as Willis's inappropriate use of race-related rhetoric in a speech. "We will use all legal options available as we continue to fight to end this case, which should never have been brought in the first place,” Sadow added after the ruling. Wade and Willis' relationship During recent testimony, Fani Willis discussed the conclusion of her relationship with Nathan Wade. She said that the physical aspect of the relationship ceased in the summer 2023, but they officially ended things after a challenging conversation. Also Read | El Salvador to transfer 'big chunk' of bitcoin to physical vault Willis indicated that her relationship with Wade had soured, revealing instances where Wade made sexist comments. She recounted disagreements about gender equality and recalled Wade's remark about women's roles, which she interpreted as derogatory. Watch | Major internet outage hits dozens of countries in Africa × “It’s interesting that we’re here about this money. Mr. Wade is used to women that, as he told me one time: ‘The only thing a woman can do for him is make him a sandwich,’” Willis said in her testimony earlier. The accusations surfaced after a January filing by Ashleigh Merchant, an attorney representing a Trump co-defendant in Georgia, Michael Roman. Merchant asserted that Willis and Wade had been benefiting from the legal proceedings at the taxpayers' cost. She also contended that Wade lacked the necessary qualifications and advocated for the dismissal of the complete indictment. (With inputs from agencies)

Judge rules attorney Fani Willis can stay on Trump election subversion trial despite row over her romance

Trump, in his remarks, also accused Biden of posing a threat to Social Security as he continued trying to clean up comments from an interview earlier this week in which he appeared to voice openness to cuts. Watch the video to know more.

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US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are moving towards a rematch in November. Trump headed to Ohio to host a rally in Dayton where he took the chance to slam Biden and to call the November 5th election to be the last election for US if he does not win. Watch the video to know more.

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Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, has resigned. Watch the video to know.

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According to an exclusive report, during his presidency, former President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a covert operation on Chinese social media. The operation aimed to sow discontent among the Chinese public against its government, as per former U.S. officials familiar with the classified mission.

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<p>Former President Donald Trump's legal representatives in a Florida courtroom are advocating for the dismissal of a federal criminal case related to his handling of classified documents.</p>

<p>They argued that the Presidential Records Act should shield him from prosecution.&nbsp;The Presidential Records Act (PRA) is a United States federal law passed in 1978 that governs the official records received during the president's tenure in office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's lawyers contended that the removal of classified documents from the White House rendered them as personal records, exempt from the act's requirements. Trump had said that during his tenure, he classified the items he brought to Mar-a-Lago as personal records and thus he should not be facing any criminal case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Special counsel Jack Smith challenged this assertion, urging the judge to reject Trump's claim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump's attorney, Emil Bove, asserted that the case should be dismissed, citing the government's alleged selective criteria and political bias. He referenced instances where past presidents retained classified information without facing charges.</p>

<p>However, the special counsel pointed out distinctions between Trump's case and others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The indictment against Trump includes multiple felony charges, including willful retention of national defence information and conspiracy to obstruct justice, all of which he denies. His co-defendants have also pleaded not guilty to related charges.</p>

<p>As Trump prepares for his New York criminal trial and awaits a Supreme Court ruling on claims of presidential immunity, his legal team seeks to delay proceedings, anticipating potential implications for the case's progression.</p>

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Former President Donald Trump's legal representatives in a Florida courtroom are advocating for the dismissal of a federal criminal case related to his handling of classified documents.

Former President Donald Trump's legal representatives in a Florida courtroom are advocating for the dismissal of a federal criminal case related to his handling of classified documents. They argued that the Presidential Records Act should shield him from prosecution. The Presidential Records Act (PRA) is a United States federal law passed in 1978 that governs the official records received during the president's tenure in office. Trump's lawyers contended that the removal of classified documents from the White House rendered them as personal records, exempt from the act's requirements. Trump had said that during his tenure, he classified the items he brought to Mar-a-Lago as personal records and thus he should not be facing any criminal case. Special counsel Jack Smith challenged this assertion, urging the judge to reject Trump's claim. Also Read | Putin's Russia enters election mode with 'new' territories from Ukraine: Top points Trump's attorney, Emil Bove, asserted that the case should be dismissed, citing the government's alleged selective criteria and political bias. He referenced instances where past presidents retained classified information without facing charges. However, the special counsel pointed out distinctions between Trump's case and others. Watch | Gravitas: US sought foe Iran's help amid red sea crisis? × The indictment against Trump includes multiple felony charges, including willful retention of national defence information and conspiracy to obstruct justice, all of which he denies. His co-defendants have also pleaded not guilty to related charges. As Trump prepares for his New York criminal trial and awaits a Supreme Court ruling on claims of presidential immunity, his legal team seeks to delay proceedings, anticipating potential implications for the case's progression. (With inputs from agencies)

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump have set up a political movie that the Americans have already seen before where the incumbent American President and his immediate predecessor have secured their party's nominations to run for the top job in America again. Donald Trump clinched the Republican Presidential nomination calling it a great honor after capping off a stunning political comeback that's fueled more by Grievances and talks of Vengeance. Watch to know more!

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